The average train between Oslo and Cologne takes 24h 5m and the fastest train takes 17h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Oslo to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Oslo and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oslo is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Göteborg Centralstation and take an average of 24h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oslo to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Oslo station and arriving at Cologne station via Göteborg Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.
Oslo to Cologne train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Oslo S station.
Oslo to Cologne train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Oslo to Cologne train tickets online with Norwegian Railways (VY), Öresundståg and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oslo and Cologne is 1,026.4 km. The road distance is 1,604 km.
You can take a train from Oslo S to Köln Hbf via Göteborg Centralstation, Köpenhamn H, København H, and Hamburg Hbf in around 18h 3m.